Problem
Cylinder rod will not move
Slow cylinder rod speed when extending or
retracting
Wood will not split or splits extremely slowly SOLUTION: A,B,C,F,I,K
Engine bogs down during splitting
Engine stalls under low load condition
Cause
A-Insufficient oil to pump
B-Air in oil
C-Excessive pump inlet vacuum
D-Blocked hydraulic lines
E-Blocked control valve
F-Low control valve setting
G-High control valve setting
H-Damaged control valve
I-Internal control valve leak
J-Internal cylinder leak
K-Internally damaged cylinder
L-Engine Control out of adjustment
M-Engine is loaded during idle down mode
Troubleshooting
SOLUTION: A,D,E,H,J
SOLUTION: A,B,C,H,I,K,L
SOLUTION: G,L
SOLUTION: D,E,L,M
Check oil level in reservoir
Check oil level in reservoir
Check pump inlet hose for blockage or
kinks
Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic
system
Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic
system
Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge
Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge
Return control valve for authorized repair
Return control valve for authorized repair
Return cylinder for authorized repair
Return cylinder for authorized repair
Adjust idle control nuts
Use shorter log length (24" or less) to allow
engine to speed up before contact.
Solution